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I think that the muzzled bear on the crown interested me the most. Could it
represent muzzling England??? probably not.
Laurel
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From: JLG21447@aol.com <JLG21447@aol.com>
To: sinclair@jump.net <sinclair@jump.net>
Date: Monday, March 01, 1999 2:54 PM
Subject: Re: The Banner
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>In a message dated 99-03-01 12:27:18 EST, you write:
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><< Also this book shows a standard (banner) for each clan. I have
> never
> seen these before. Ours is blue/grey, gold, red, and white. The left 1/5
> contains a white "X" on the blue/grey. The next 4 parts have a Rooster,
> unicorn, muzzled bear upon a crown, and merimaid combing her hair and
> looking into a mirror (wierd!). These 4 fields are separated with
diagonal
> stripes containing or Clan motto: "Commit thy works unto God" Anyone
have
> an explanation for all of this? >>
>
>According to Scotland, A Concise History by Fitzroy Maclean, The "X" is St.
>Andrew's cross. Unicorns were the animal of choice on the Scotland herald
>until the union with England when one of the unicorns was replaced by a
lion.
>
>Hope this helps a little.
>
>Johnnye
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